Acipox 800 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acipox Benefits & Uses

Acipox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Herpes
Shingles
Cold Sores (Read More - Home remedies for cold sores or fever blisters)

Other Benefits

Acipox Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 800 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acipox Related Warnings

Is the use of Acipox safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Acipox without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Acipox safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Acipox on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Acipox on the Kidneys?

Acipox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Acipox on the Liver?

Acipox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acipox on the Heart?

Acipox is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Acipox with Other Drugs

Acipox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amikacin

Gentamicin

Tobramycin

Cidofovir

Cidofovir Injection

Moderate

Cyclosporine

Acipox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acipox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Acipox

Is this Acipox habit forming or addictive?

Acipox does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acipox since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Acipox is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Acipox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Acipox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acipox

Taking Acipox with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acipox

Drinking alcohol while taking Acipox may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Acipox

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Acipox?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Take Acipox as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acipox cause headache?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Acipox causes a headache. It is an uncommon side effect of this medicine. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest, even if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Acipox without consulting a doctor?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Acipox is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause adverse effects if taken without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Acipox cause anemia?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acipox may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss it with your doctor without further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Acipox affect fertility?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Acipox does not affect fertility. Animal studies have shown that Acipox does not impair fertility. Also Acipox induced infertility has not been reported by the patients who are taking Acipox.